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DfE to investigate why SEND numbers have ballooned
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to investigate the significant rise in the number of children requiring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in England. This initiative…
How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders
The article from Personnel Today, titled “How to Build a Culture That Empowers Neurodivergent Leaders,” emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent individuals in leadership roles. While much attention has been…
Every school could appoint a teacher to tackle violence against girls
The article from The Telegraph titled “Schools appoint teacher to tackle violence against girls and misogyny” discusses a new initiative in UK schools to combat rising concerns about misogyny and…
Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that the UK government will delay issuing new guidance for schools on supporting gender-questioning students, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines “woman”…
Chigwell School appoints Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead
At the start of this academic year, Chigwell School appointed a Lead of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ms Ochana joined Chigwell School as a teacher of science in 2013, having…
LVS Oxford Announces Senior Leadership Promotions to Support SEN Expansion and Innovation in Neurodiverse Education
LVS Oxford, a specialist school dedicated to educating children on the autism spectrum, is proud to announce two significant leadership changes that will take effect from 24th April 2025. These changes…
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion through health and care workforce partnership
Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the UK’s home care sector is of critical importance. As the demographic landscape becomes increasingly diverse, the care workforce must reflect this diversity…
IELA blog: Lessons we must learn from the Stephen Lawrence case
Source of image: University of Liverpool website Every year on April 22nd, we mark Stephen Lawrence Day, the day Stephen was brutally murdered in a racist attack while waiting for…
How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders
Source: How to build a culture that empowers neurodivergent leaders – Personnel Today With neurodivergent leaders often masking traits to fit conventional leadership models, businesses must shift focus to support…
A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests
Source: A third of teachers reported pupil misogyny last week – survey – BBC News A BBC survey finds over a third of secondary teachers report recent misogynistic behaviour from…